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People with Gas and Propane Stoves Face Elevated Health Risks from Nitrogen Dioxide Exposure
A new study conducted in U.S. homes has highlighted the concerning impact of gas and propane stoves on people's exposure to nitrogen dioxide, a pollutant associated with childhood asthma. The research, led by Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability Professor Rob Jackson and his team, sheds light on the health risks posed by indoor air pollution from gas stoves.Professor Rob Jackson expressed his surprise at the findings, stating, "I didn’t expect to see pollutant concentrations breach health benchmarks in bedrooms within an hour of gas stove use, and stay there for hours...
More Time To Trade Isn’t a Good Thing for Many Retail Investors
In a recent study conducted by Ed deHaan, a professor of accounting at Stanford Graduate School of Business, and Andrew Glover of the University of Washington, it has been found that having more time to trade may not necessarily be beneficial for retail investors.The research focused on the impact of trading hours on the performance of retail investors in the stock market. Contrary to the belief that extended trading hours could level the playing field for retail traders, the study revealed that having limited access to the market could actually lead to better-performing...